Legal Opinion
Marie Y. v. General Star Indemnity Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 22, 2003No. C038907PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
SIMS, Acting P.J.
The appeal and cross-appeal in this case arise out of a judgment in the amount of $1,415,639.54 (plus costs) in favor of Marie Y. 1 against General Star Indemnity Company (General Star) for breach of an insurance contract (but not bad faith). The insurance policy at issue is a “Dentist’s Professional Liability” policy issued to David R. Phipps, D.D.S. Liability of General Star is predicated on the company’s refusal to defend or indemnify Phipps in an action for damages brought by Marie Y. against Phipps for the sexual misconduct of Phipps, and related claims. Phipps…
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